a sentence formed of at least one main clause and a subordinate clause

how a text is written to keep the reader engaged

indicates who wrote the letter and that the letter is coming to an end

language structures or devices used in writing to try to change someone’s mind or behaviour

Writing the second paragraph of a persuasive letter 

English

In this unit, pupils learned how to use first person when writing in character for the purpose of writing a letter. In, 'The Journey', pupils will continue to write in character for the purpose of writing a diary.

 - In ‘The Man on the Moon’, pupils learnt to use complex sentences for setting and character descriptions. In this unit, pupils learn how to use complex sentences when giving an opinion and a reason. 

'The Day the Crayons Quit': reading and writing persuasive letters

to instruct the recipient to do something

What is the purpose of a command in a persuasive letter?

A complex sentence is formed of a main clause and a {{}} clause.

Which of the following is an example of a sign-off?

to encourage the reader to reflect on a point

What is the purpose of a rhetorical question? 

If, you choose me again I will have to leave. 

If you choose me again I will have to leave. 

If you, choose me again, I will have to leave. 

If you choose me again, I will have to leave. 

If you don't change, I will find another owner.

Which of the following is an example of a warning?

When writing our persuasive letter, we can use our {{}} to help us.

Which sentence should end with a question mark?

Which sentence is written in the first person?

Select the verb in this sentence: 'Stop it right now!' 

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Writing the second paragraph of a persuasive letter

Lesson outcome

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.